White.....

TIP...this dress can be worn with a great shoe or dressed down with a boot for a more grunge take on white

dress by louise goldin www.matchesfashion.com

boots by beyond retro www.beyondretro.com

TIP...lace is a key fabric for ss11 and has been done in a variety of ways in colour but especially in white when choosing lace keep the look simple and clean

dress by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

boots as before

TIP...white jeans are a great way to introduce white into your wardrobe, flares are a very flattering shape and wear with wedges to lengthen the look of your legs

top by asos www.asos.com

jeans by gap www.thegap.co.uk

boots as before

photographs by matthew smith

Spots.....

TIP...I love these dungarees from ss11 and they look great with a simple jumper worn underneath keep the look casual with trainers for a more retro approach to the look

dungarees by river island www.riverisland.com/Online

cashmere jumper by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com

trainers by nike www.office.co.uk

TIP...tights are a great way to add spots into an outfit but keep the look simple sticking to one overall colour dependent on the colour of the tights

men's knitted jumper by marks & spencer www.marksandspencer.com

tights by bebaroque www.mytights.com

boots by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

TIP...ss11 has an array of spots and if you are going to do a whole outfit in spots make sure they are tiny dots so as not to overwhelm the outfit and it will not wear you but you wear it

silk and rubber spotted blouse and skirt by antipodium www.antipodium.com

trainers by nike www.office.co.uk

hat by brora www.brora.co.uk

photographs by natalie hartley

The Dress.....

TIP...I love the shape of this dress and have put a silk white blouse underneath to allow the black to show up and also soften the hard edges of the dress add a thick legging underneath if the dress is too short

blouse by sparkle & fade www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

velvet dress by hannah marshall www.hannahmarshall.com

thigh boots by burberry prorsum www.burberry.com

TIP...this is a great dress for the party season it ticks the glam goth trend and with a pair of shoes that tie up the leg it makes the dress appear sexier and is also a style detail that will carry through to next spring

lace dress by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com

leather shoes by barbara bui www.cocosa.com

TIP...I love the simple shape of this dress and make sure that accessories and shoes are also kept simple

dress by roksander illinic www.brownsfashion.com

shoes by sergio rossi www.sergiorossi.com

photographs by matthew smith

Embellishment.....

TIP...I love the colours of the foil that have been stitched into the jumper and have picked one of the colours out to layer with a dress underneath and a red lip give that dressed up look even when wearing trainers

jumper and silk dress by meadham kirchoff www.liberty.co.uk

velvet leggings by topshop www.topshop.com

trainers by converse www.office.co.uk

sunglasses by linda farrow www.lindafarrow.co.uk

TIP...make a statement with accessories gloves are often thought of as practical but by adding embellishment they become the main focus of the outfit

wool jumper by carven www.matchesfashion.com

lace and silk blouse by ella moss www.ellamoss.com

metal studded wool gloves by marlene birger www.net-a-porter.com

velvet skirt by minki pink www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shoes by dune www.dune.co.uk

TIP...a sequin embellished jumper adds glamour to an old pair of jeans (go for longer length for a slouchy look)and a long string vest underneath is a great way to add texture and layers

jumper by topshop www.topshop.com

string vest by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

fake fur jacket by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com

jeans by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

boots by zara www.zara.com

photographs by matthew smith

Big Knits.....

TIP...a big cardigan is a great alternative to a coat

shaggy cardigan by river island www.riverisland.com/Online

jumpsuit by mango www.mango.com

white tee by lna www.lnaclothing.com

boots by asos www.asos.com

TIP...for an easy relaxed look add a loose knitted jumper over a long skirt and show the layers to enhance the boho mood

jumper by stefanel www.houseoffraser.co.uk

vest by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk

skirt by zara www.zara.com

boots by all saints www.allsaints.com

hooded snood by alexander wang www.selfridges.com

TIP...mix knitwear with sheer chiffon or silk and belt the cardigan to give shape

kimono cardigan by clarissa labin clarissalabin.com

silk blouse by christopher kane www.matchesfashion.com

metal spotted tights by emilio cavallini www.debenhams.com

boots by all saints www.allsaints.com

belt by felder & felder www.felderfelder.com

faux fur scarf by primark www.primark.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

Green.....

TIP...add autumnal colours like rust and burgundy together with shades of green

jumper by michael kors www.michaelkors.com

trousers by river island www.riverisland.com/Online

vest by zoe tee's www.asos.com

sheepskin lined boots by hobbs nw3 www.hobbs.co.uk

TIP...update a pretty lace dress add an animal print bag but keep the rest of the outfit simple wearing with brown flat brogues and tights for day or a leather platform court shoe for night

dress by whistles www.whistles.co.uk

bag by maje www.selfridges.com

TIP...when wearing the same colour all over break it up with a shirt under a coat or a different coloured lining

t-shirt dress by zoe tee's www.asos.com

sheepskin coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

TIP...layer a silk blouse under an animal print jacket for a laid back evening look I have put with velvet trousers fora more lux feel

jacket by joseph www.joseph.co.uk

silk blouse by vaudeville & burlesque www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

t-shirt by gap www.gap.eu

velvet trousers by sandro www.selfridges.com

shoes by zara www.zara.com

photographs by sophie lewis

TIP...update any outfit in the winter sun and invest in come animal print sunglasses these come in all colours go for the big 70's vibe for a more playful look

sunglasses by dolce & gabbana www.selfridges.com

mens cashmere jumper by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com

silk blouse by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk